Roman soldiers whipped Christ, mocked Him, gave Him no rest
But a crown of thorns and a purple robe in jest.
The Jewish chief priests cried: "We've no King but Caesar!"
Finally Pilate gave in, being a crowd pleaser,
And let Christ be crucified, but broadcast the news
With "JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS"
Writ in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin, on Christ's cross, placed
Central to three crosses at Golgotha, which faced
The lots-casting for Christ's seamless coat by soldiers
While Christ signalled that John look after His Mother's
Life; cried "I thirst", and offered vinegar, our groom
Died; and was placed in Joseph's brand new garden tomb.
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